Circulating plasma NT-proBNP predicts subclinical coronary atherosclerosis on CT angiography among older adults in Uganda

Circulating plasma NT-proBNP predicts subclinical coronary atherosclerosis on CT angiography among older adults in Uganda

Abstract Objective Phenotypes and mechanisms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) may differ across global populations. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), distinct environmental determinants may influence development and progression of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods We investigated asso...

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Main Authors: Saate S Shakil, Tecla M Temu, Cissy Kityo, Geoffrey Erem MBChB MMed, Marcio S Bittencourt, Chris T Longenecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary artery disease
Biomarkers
Myocardial stress
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06385-0

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